enthuse

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en·thuse / enˈ[unvoicedth]oōz/ • v. say something that expresses one's eager enjoyment, interest, or approval: [intr.] they both enthused over my new look [with direct speech] “This place is superb!” she enthused. ∎  [tr.] make (someone) interested and eagerly appreciative: public art is a tonic that can enthuse alienated youth.

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